Wolverhampton charity launches new fundraising appeal to support people with life limiting conditions to live well
A leading city palliative care charity is working to raise awareness of the support it needs to help people live actively and independently with life-limiting conditions.
Compton Care has launched the new fundraising appeal to support people with a life limiting condition to live well.
The Living Well at Compton Appeal is raising awareness of the support the charity provides to people from day one of their palliative diagnosis, helping them to live actively and independently with their condition.
Much of this help is provided by Compton Care’s Living Well Service, which is funded by donations to the charity and offers a range of support, from breathlessness clinics to social activities and complementary therapies.
Clare Mills, Diversional Therapist at Compton Care, said: “What many people don’t realise is that Compton can support people from the very beginning, providing holistic support to people with a range of long-term health conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and heart disease.
“Our Living Well Centre offers a range of support and activities to help people truly live well with their condition from complementary therapies to ease pain and anxiety, to creating a community where people in similar circumstances can share experiences and find comfort and connection.”
Last year, Compton Care supported more than 2,000 patients and carers through its Living Well Service.
Rachel Overfield, chief executive at Compton Care, said: “The support we provide to Graham and others in similar situations is only possible thanks to the generous support of the local community.
“Compton Care has recently received government funding, which will support with some improvements to our facilities, grounds, and digital infrastructure.
"However, the funding cannot be used to directly deliver our services, including those provided by our Living Well Centre, which helps people navigate life following a palliative diagnosis.
“From social groups to complementary therapies, these are fully funded by our supporters so any donation, big or small, to our Living Well at Compton Appeal will have a direct impact on the care we can provide.”
As well as appealing for donations, Compton Care is also highlighting the importance of regular monthly donations, which can help the charity plan ahead and ensure services are available for people in the future.
